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Since 2007, we have served the County’s most vulnerable residents through our mission: to provide individualized employment and job skills counseling to ensure stable employment, to identify and encourage participation in workplace skills and training programs, and to enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment. |
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CareerCatchers will be closed Tuesday, November 11th inobservance of Veterans Day! |
CareerCatchers’ Weekly Empowerment Hour (Virtual)
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Hour for our clients every Tuesday, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM.
Please register on Zoom to join.
November 11th: No Empowerment Hour workshop, in observance of Veterans Day! |
CareerCatchers’ Weekly Job Club (Virtual)
CareerCatchers holds a Job Club for our clients every Wednesday, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.
Please register on Zoom to join.
November 12th: Professional Communication with AI with Carroll Technology & Innovation Council
This hands-on workshop designed to help you use AI confidently and authentically at work. Learn how to craft clear prompts, write professional emails that sound like you, and create effective notes and presentations using smart tools. Discover how to protect sensitive data and ask the right questions about AI use in your organization. Strengthen your communication skills and harness AI to enhance, not replace, your professional voice. |
CareerCatchers’ Upcoming In-Person Classes Please note rescheduled dates below:
November 13th & 20th: Microsoft Word: Polish Your Skills for Work and Beyond (In-Person)
Join us for a hands-on refresher course with Patricia Metzger to strengthen your Microsoft Word skills and boost your confidence at work and beyond! Whether you’re updating résumés, creating reports, or organizing documents, this class will help you save time and work smarter.
Click here to register. Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Silver Spring Library
900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Floor: Basement (Action Youth Media) Don’t miss this opportunity to refresh your skills and learn new tips and tricks! We welcome all workers impacted by recent federal government actions to attend at no cost.
For more information or to register, please contact Emma (emma@careercatchers.org). |
CareerCatchers Basic Services Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Government Actions are Welcome
For more information about the services and how to access them, click here. |
CareerCatchers Individualized Tutoring and Assistance
Through our volunteer network, we offer personalized tutoring to CareerCatchers’ clients who want to take workforce development classes. Our career counselors can help identify classes and then work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact Emma (emma@careercatchers.org) for more information.
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A Year of Impact: Jobs Secured & Growth Achieved (October 2024 – October 2025) |
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Job Opportunities and Hiring Events |
Please note, job links may expire when a position is filled. |
Catholic Charities is hiring
To find more open positions, please click Careers – Catholic Charities DC. Contact your Career Coach or apply online and mention CareerCatchers, as your referral, for consideration. |
City of Laurel is hiring Click here for more job openings. |
City of Gaitherburg is hiring
Click here for more job openings.
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City of Rockville is hiring
Click here for more job openings.
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Flagger Force is Hiring Crew Members
Flagger Force is actively hiring Crew Members in Maryland who will be responsible for guiding traffic safely through work zones using appropriate equipment and communication. To apply you must have a valid driver’s license, a smartphone, and a reliable vehicle.
Click here to apply.
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Home Care Partners is hiring Home Health Aides (Licensed CNAs) Please tell them CareerCatchers sent you!
Immediate need for a home health aide in the Gaithersburg/Germantown area, offering flexible scheduling and requiring the ability to drive. The position is part-time (20-30 hours per week) with potential for full-time if willing to drive to other areas of Montgomery County and involves visiting 2-3 clients per day with travel reimbursement and paid travel time between clients. For more information, please contact your Career Coach. More details here.
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Holy Cross Health is hiring
Please tell them CareerCatchers sent you!
For more job opportunities, click here. Contact your Career Coach if interested in applying. |
Hope Grows Child Development Center is hiring Please tell them CareerCatchers sent you! Open Positions include Directors, Assistant Directors, Teachers (All Classrooms), Assistant Teachers, Drivers, and Cooks. Employee Benefits include Health Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Aflac Supplemental Insurance, and more! View flyer here. For more information, visit Hope Grows Kids online: www.hopegrowskids.com |
Maryland Department of Human Services is hiring
For more State of Maryland Job Openings, click here.
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Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless is hiring
Click here for other open positions at Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless. |
UPS is hiring
Click here for more job listings at UPS Jobs |
Red Ribbon Bakery is hiring Click here to visit their site. |
STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 602 is hiring
INTERESTED IN AN EXCITING CAREER IN PIPEFITTING, WELDING, HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION (CONSTRUCTION, SERVICE, & MAINTENANCE)?
The Current Application period is now open. Applications are open from Saturday November 1st at 8am through November 30th at 4pm. Click here to apply! |
Stepping Stones Shelter is seeking a Part-Time Resident Assistant. The position is open to all qualified applicants. (Please note: past residents are not eligible to apply.) When applying, please mention that CareerCatchers referred you. |
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Upcoming Job & Hiring Fairs Thursday, November 6th
Workforce Montgomery: East County Job Fair & Resource Fair
10:30 AM -1:00 PM | 3310 Gateshead Manor Way Silver Spring, MD 20904
Click here to for more information
Saturday, November 15 UA Local 486 Plumbers & Steamfitters Apprenticeship Open House
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 1201 66th Street, Rosedale, Maryland 21237 Click here for more information For more information and registration details, contact the respective university career centers or event organizers. |
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Updated Weekly
Darden Restaurants
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Cold Station Cook – WASHINGTON, DC
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Food Runner – GAITHERSBURG, MD
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Line Cook – Gaithersburg, MD
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Prep Cook – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Server – GAITHERSBURG, MD
To Go Specialist – GAITHERSBURG, MD Robert Half International, Inc. Accounts Payable Specialist – Bethesda, MD Accounts Receivable Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD
Administrative Coordinator – Gaithersburg, MD
Administrative Coordinator – Silver Spring, MD
Customer Service Representative – Washington, DC
Customer Support Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
Data Entry Clerk – Silver Spring, MD
File Clerk – Rockville, MD
File Clerk – Silver Spring, MD
HR Coordinator – Rockville, MD
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HR Generalist – Rockville, MD
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HR Specialist – Rockville, MD
HR Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
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Office Manager – Gaithersburg, MD
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Senior Accountant – Rockville, MD
Tax Accountant – Bethesda, MD
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Retail Associate – Rockville, MD
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Retail Associate – Washington, DC
Store Protection Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD
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Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC Retail Associate – Gaithersburg, MD |
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BE CAREFUL: With the increased use of the internet for job applications and online training, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. Scammers advertise jobs like employers to steal money and personal information. Would you know if a job posting was legitimate or a scam? Regardless of which side you’re on, check out examples of different job scams to help make you aware and familiar.
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Cyber Security Tips How to protect your information online: -
Use a VPN, especially while connected to public WiFi. Don’t click on any suspicious links!
- Use two-factor authorization. Sign out of your accounts while not using them.
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Never share your passwords. Change your passwords frequently. Create long passwords with numbers and symbols.
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The theft of checks from home mailboxes and US Postal Service blue mailboxes has spiked across the country, and the D.C. region has become a new hot spot. Criminals are stealing mail to obtain checks and personal identifying information to commit bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud and identity theft. Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection advises that the safest way to send checks is to physically bring them to the Post Office and mail them inside, or to pay bills online. If you have experienced mail theft, telephone or internet fraud, or other scams, please contact (240) 777-3636 or consumerprotection@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Training and Scholarship Opportunities
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Central Scholarship is offering scholarships and or interest-free loan for students in undergraduate, graduate, or professional degrees. Click here to learn more.
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TheTrainingSource, Inc is offering an 8-week Office and Professional Services Training Program and a 2-Week Customer Service Certification Program. It is free to those who qualify. Click here to sign up. |
CareerCatchers’ and ignITe Hub Workshops (Virtual) Each month a workshop will be presented with a different job readiness topic or skill. These services are free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career.
Register for the ignITe Hub workshops by clicking here. |
Fall 2025 Introduction to Cybersecurity Class
Class Details This training will be facilitated by the MC Information Technology Institute (ITI). Format: In-person Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from October 20th – November 12 Location: East County Education Center (ECEC)
Who should attend? Beginners interested in launching a career in cybersecurity Students or professionals seeking a strong foundation for advanced study For More Information:
Email Community Engagement at community.engagement@montgomerycollege.edu. Free College Application Assistance
The purpose of EOC is to provide assistance to individuals that have a desire to enter or re-enter college or a vocational program. For more information, click here. Official GED® Practice Test (Free)
Available to eligible Montgomery County residents Join Montgomery College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). Attendance required to receive an Official GED® Practice Test voucher.
Click here to learn more.
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Accelerate Your Career with TechMAP
Montgomery College is proud to announce the Technology Metro Area Pathways (TechMAP) grant program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, TechMAP aims to support current and aspiring IT professionals in the DMV-area to obtain high-quality IT roles. For more information, click here.
IT Career Pathways Workshop Series (Free, Hybrid)
The ignITe Hub offers a monthly, hybrid workshop on IT Career Pathways to demystify the 6 most common IT careers, required certifications, recommended coursework and resources at Montgomery College to get started in a program of study.
ignITe Hub ofrece un taller híbrido mensual sobre trayectorias profesionales para desmitificar las seis carreras más comunes en el campo de tecnología, las certificaciones requeridas, los cursos recomendados y los recursos en Montgomery College para comenzar un programa de estudio. |
Community Health Worker (CHW) Supervisor Training
This comprehensive virtual training program consists of four two-hour modules designed for individuals supervising community health workers (CHWs) or managing CHW Supervisors. Participants will explore effective strategies to support their CHWs in their roles. Click here to sign up.
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Paid IT Apprenticeship Program SmoothStack offers a PAID apprenticeship program for various IT positions. If you are looking to gain entry-level experience in the IT field, view their current openings here. |
Accredited Skill Courses (Free)
Are you looking to gain new skills for your career path? Skill Up offers thousands of certificate courses ranging in topics from IT to business development. Click here to register today to start learning.
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Community Re-entry Program (Free and Open to the Public)
WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with the Montgomery County Correctional Center, is helping individuals overcome employment barriers related to the impact of the criminal justice system. Click here to register today to start learning.
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The CNA Academy at Adventist HealthCare – Registration Is Opens for Cohort 20!
The CNA Academy at Adventist HealthCare is an innovative employment opportunity designed to support those seeking to start a career in patient care services as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This provides classroom and clinical training in a hospital setting to prepare employees to pass the CNA certification exam. The Academy is perfect for anyone eager to start a new career where they can make a difference in the lives of others in a work environment that supports professional growth. No previous experience is necessary. For more information, click here.
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Community Health Workers Apprenticeship Program
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Inc., (AWPLI) is a health and social justice 501(C)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Prince George’s County Maryland since 2007. provides a variety of community health services nationwide. Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Inc., in partnership with Net. America Inc., and the Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) Workforce Development Department collaborated to develop and implement Access Community Health Workers Apprenticeship Program (ACHWA), the first and only CHWs apprenticeship training in the state of Maryland. For more information about the program, click here.
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Marylanders Online
Marylanders Online is a University of Maryland Extension (UME) initiative in partnership with the University of Maryland College of Information (INFO), working to promote digital literacy throughout the state. They provide several self-led classes for computer basics, online communication, and more. For more information, click here or call 301-405-9810.
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Trades Trading (Free)
Path to Pro is providing FREE basic trades training and connects those interested in the trades to jobs with Home Depot professionals. If you are interested in more information, click here. |
Are you looking for English classes?
MCAEL has put together a list of English classes for speakers of other languages! To find classes, click here. |
English Classes – With Free Childcare Provided! (Low-Cost, In-Person)
Language Outreach offers a unique, family-centered approach to language skills development for Montgomery County residents who are non-English speakers struggling with language and cultural barriers. Language Outreach also offers citizenship classes and assistance with citizenship applications. Classes are provided to non-English speaking adults seeking to learn or improve their English skills. Free childcare with preschool readiness for children under 5 is offered for the children while the parents are in class. Tutoring with homework is provided for all school age children. For more information, click here.
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English Conversation Classes for the Workplace (Free, In-Person) Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Join C2C every Friday at Wheaton Library to learn practical workforce tools, from preparing for an interview to communicating with your boss verbally and written. Designed for English language learners of all levels. ESOL Classes (Free)
Improve your English now! C2C’s classes are educational, practical, and fun. Learn important English skills at any level, beginner to advanced. You will meet midday or evening, twice each week, for 8 weeks. Classes are offered online in Zoom. Start today, succeed tomorrow! To apply, click here.
GED Classes (Free)
In C2C’s program, you will develop the essential knowledge, critical thinking skills, and strategies to succeed on the GED exam or prepare for college. Open doors to higher education, secure better career opportunities, and increase your earning potential by enrolling today! Classes are offered online in Zoom and run for 8 weeks. To apply, click here.
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Auto Technician Course (Free) Are you interested in working on cars? Would you like free training to become an automotive tech? Wanada is offering job placement and training classes! For more information, click here. |
IT Training Available (Free if Eligible)
Are you looking to begin your career in IT? ASM has scholarships available to those looking to get started. For more information, click here.
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Maryland Apprenticeship Locator
Interested in other state approved apprenticeships? Check out this apprenticeship locator here.
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Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
View Bus Schedule »
Join Montgomery County and dozens of community partners for the Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day, a one-day, one-stop event connecting residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with vital services and support.
Available Resources Include:
Health screenings & education
Employment information
Financial counseling
Free legal advice
Housing & shelter assistance
Haircuts, manicures & giveaway items
MVA ID, veteran benefits & social services
Free Ride On Bus transportation and free lunch will be provided.
Bilingual & sign language services available.
If you need assistance or accommodations, please contact: HHSHRD@montgomerycountymd.gov | 240-907-2288 CareerCatchers will have a table at the event—stop by to learn about job coaching, training, and employment opportunities! |
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Events Calendar
Click here for WorkSource Montgomery’s Workshop and Hiring Event calendar. Asset Map WorkSource Montgomery launched a community asset map resource for MoCo residents, businesses and partners.
Click here for more information.
Skillup
Click here to register for over 5000 FREE workplace, business, and IT courses. Explore Career Pathways in over 200 occupations. Note: A license grants you access to e-learning for 180 days. |
Maryland Legal Aid Free Expungement Clinic
Do you or someone you know have a criminal record and need help with expunging it? Get free legal guidance from experienced professionals. Click here for more information. |
Need a Lawyer?
Get Legal Information offered by the Montgomery County Circuit Court here. |
The Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program Legal Clinic is based on a free walk-in/no appointment model. Clients request brief and limited guidance about a specific legal issue and attorneys provide information and basic legal advice without any expectation of long-term representation. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the in-person evening legal clinics continue to be postponed indefinitely. For further information on how to apply and eligibility for a FREE one-on-one telephone consultation please see this flyer.
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Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJ) information is available in English and Spanish.
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For Catholic Charities Legal Network services, click here. |
The HIAS Asylee Outreach Project offers free help connecting Maryland asylees (and T visa holders) with the resettlement resources and benefits available to them in the state of Maryland.
Click here for more information. |
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How Are You Feeling These Days?
No matter who you are, some days can be rough. You can’t always express how you feel or even know how you feel. For the days you need a little help, CDC’s How Right Now tool provides resources appropriate for that moment.
Answer a few questions, start the conversation within the tool, and get resources that can help today. |
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CareerCatchers
8720 Georgia Ave, Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 801-5811 |
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